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Equine ovulation and pregnancy testing.
The Target Equine Progesterone Kit allows for easy on-site testing with accurate visual results in 7 minutes. Key benefits are:
- Determine where the mare is in her reproductive cycle.
- Monitor progesterone level during pregnancy.
- Detect early indication of pregnancy.
- Monitor progesterone for embryo transfer.
- One year shelf-life.
- On-site testing.
- Lower costs.
- High sensitivity.
Target test cup technology.
Target’s vertical filter design allows for efficient washing of all unwanted blood components. As a result, the color produced is accurately related only to the progesterone in the serum sample.
Equine progesterone basics.
Progesterone, a natural hormone that circulates in the mare's blood, is produced by the corpus luteum (CL) and changes during a normal estrous cycle. Progesterone levels in the blood accurately reflect the different stages of the estrous cycle.
Prostaglandin used when the mare has a functional or persistent corpus lutem (progesterone level is high) in order to induce heat (low level of progesterone).
Low levels of progesterone at any stage of pregnancy are a major cause of early embryo loss or late-term abortion.
Target can be especially useful in embryo transfer programs where following the estrous cycles closely is essential in synchronizing the donor with a recipient mare.
Intended for veterinary use only. Not for human use.
Target equine test results interpretation.
| Result Photo | Color | Progesterone ng/ml | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bright Blue C1 | 0-1 | No progesterone is present and there is no functional CL. |
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Light Blue C2 | 1 - 2 |
Progesterone is either rising after heat or falling (approaching heat). See Figure below |
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Faint Blue C3 | 2.1 - 5 |
If a previous test was bright blue, then a light blue result indicates progesterone is rising. The mare has ovulated 1 to 2 days before. If a previous test was white, then progesterone is dropping. The mare is approaching her estrus period and should be tested again in 2 days. |
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White C4 | > 5 |
White result indicates a high progesterone level and a functional CL is present. Mare has ovulated and is in diestrus or in a non-fertile period. |
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